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Word: TURNPIKES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
T 1 U 1 R 1 N 1 P 3 I 1 K 5 E 1 S 1
Length 9 letters
Syllables 2
Pronunciation /tสŒrหˆnpษชkes/
Frequency Uncommon
Scrabble 15 pts
WWF Score 18 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 3
Consonants 6
Unique Letters 9
Top Tile K (5 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Master
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy This is a Bingo-length word! Playing all 7 letters from your rack gives a huge +50 point bonus. Keep an eye out for layout paths.

Definition of TURNPIKES

noun
  1. A frame consisting of two bars crossing each other at right angles and turning on a post or pin, to hinder the passage of animals, but admitting a person to pass between the arms; a turnstile.
  2. A gate or bar set across a road to stop carriages, animals, and sometimes people, until a toll is paid,
  3. A winding stairway.
verb
  1. To form (a road, etc.) in the manner of a turnpike road; into a rounded form, as the path of a road.

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "turnpikes" to secure the victory."
  • โ€ข "Please ensure you spell "turnpikes" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 15 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 18 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TURNPIKES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
TURNPIKES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is TURNPIKES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, TURNPIKES is worth 15 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 18 points.
How many syllables are in TURNPIKES? โ–ผ
There are 2 syllables in TURNPIKES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TURNPIKES:

  • # the turnpikes effect
  • # master of turnpikes
  • # playing with turnpikes
  • # in terms of turnpikes

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